“Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”
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Vice President Kamala Harris also released a heartfelt message praising Biden’s resilience:
“Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time. Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery.”
Reaction Across the Political Spectrum
Biden’s diagnosis arrives at a politically delicate moment for Democrats. Just before the public announcement, party leaders were fielding questions about whether they had mishandled Biden’s reelection campaign amid growing health concerns.
The release of audio from a 2023 interview with special counsel Robert Hur, in which Biden reportedly struggled with memory, reignited debate over his fitness for office. Some former supporters now say the party should have urged Biden to step aside sooner.
